2006 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2000 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2006 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 663 kg more than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Because 2000 Venturi Atlantique is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Venturi Atlantique. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota 4Runner | 2000 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Toyota | Venturi |
| Model | 4Runner | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4670 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
